News and Events

Update on Courtney King-Dye

6th International Symposium on Veterinary Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy at Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine in Auburn, Alabama awards.

The winner for the best poster was Anna Firshman from The University of Minnesota, with co-authors Linda Blythe, Jennifer Mitchell, Elizabeth Pollak, and Morrie Craig for “Effects of low level laser & therapeutic ultrasound therapies on equine hoof growth”

The best equine podium presentation went to Narelle Stubbs and Hilary Clayton of Michigan State University and was entitled “Dynamic Mobilization Exercises Increase Cross Sectional Area of the Multifidus Muscle in the Thoracolumbar Spine in Horses”

The best small animal podium presentation went to Darryl Millis, Ralph Millard, & Jason Headrick of the The University of Tennessee and was entitled “Kinematic analysis of stair and decline slope walking of the pelvic limb in healthy dogs”.


Upcoming Classes

September 18-20, 2010
Equine Anatomy in Clay Workshop

  September 21-26, 2010
Equine Massage Therapy Certification

  October 9-14, 2010
Introduction to Equine Rehabilitation

October 15-18, 2010
Rehabilitation Techniques Module

November 12-14, 2010
Functional Assessment of the Rider


Coming in 2011
New Advanced Canine Rehab course

Spring 2011
    Meridian Therapy Courses

Testimonials

" As a sports physio-therapist with 20 years experience, I have attended many post graduate courses. This is one of the best organized and well run courses I have ever attended. Arlene is an enthusiastic and very knowledgeable educator, with a passion for what she does. I would highly recommend ARI for anyone who has an interest in working with the equine world." - Randy Goodman,B.Sc.P.T., Dip.Sports PT President, Pinnacle Sports Physiotherapy

" The Animal Rehabilitation Institute has provided me with a very comprehensive post graduate certification program in Equine Rehabilitation therapy that I have been able to incorporate immediately into my physiotherapy practice at home. Arlene has brought together an amazing staff of world renowned professionals and provides a beautiful setting, functional classrooms, and great hands on workshops. You will not be disappointed!" Andrea L. Scott. M.A., BMR-PT, Certified Equine Rehabilitation Therapist.

 


Arlene White
Founder of ARI
Committed to quality education for Professional Animal Rehab Therapists

 

Narelle Stubbs, PT B.App. ScPT MAnSt

Narelle Stubbs - B.AppSc (PT), M.AnimSt (Animal Physiotherapy)  Narelle is a Physiotherapist, University of Sydney Australia graduate (1993), gaining Charted society of Animal Physiotherapy ACPAT.A title while practicing in the UK 1995-2003 with a focus on animal physiotherapy both small and large. She returned to Australia (2003-2008) to teach and complete the Post Graduate Masters in Animal Physiotherapy program at the University of Queensland (UQ). Narelle completed her PhD candidature requirements in 2009 (UQ), investigating equine back pain. Since 1998, Narelle has been the Official Australian Equestrian Team Physiotherapist, treating both horse and rider in many forms of equitation at the World Equestrian Games (1998, 2002, 2006) and the Olympics (2000,2004 and 2008). Narelle regularly lectures internationally at Veterinary and Physiotherapy conferences and special teaching engagements. Narelle was drawn to the center due to internationally renowned expertise and facilities that enable her research interests to be fulfilled: biomechanics of locomotion, back and neck dysfunction, rehabilitation techniques and the horse - rider unit and athletic performance. ARI is especially fortunate to have Dr. Stubbs as part of our faculty since 2002.  

 

Rehabilitaiton Therapy and treatment is not a substitute for Veterinary care.

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